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Discover 1,342 delicious and healthy low carb recipes for every occasion — from quick breakfasts and family dinners to satisfying snacks, desserts, and drinks. Our recipe pages are visited by more than 3 million people every month.1

Whether you’re looking for high-protein recipes, strict keto meals, moderate or liberal low carb recipes, or simply a healthier dessert, you’ll find plenty of inspiration here.

Our low carb recipes focus on satisfying protein, nutritious vegetables, and flavorful ingredients. Each recipe includes clear instructions and nutrition information to help you find meals that suit your goals, preferences, and lifestyle.

Every Diet Doctor recipe is nutritionally reviewed and tested by our recipe team. Our collection is created in collaboration with leading low-carb cookbook authors, chefs, and dietitians from around the world.

Start exploring today and discover your next favorite meal. You can also learn more about how to follow a low carb diet.

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Low carb breakfast favorites

Kick off your morning in the best possible way with our tasty breakfasts that will keep you satisfied for hours.

Pickle sandwich with deli turkey and mustard mayoPickle sandwich with deli turkey and mustard mayo
The high protein breadThe high protein bread
Jill's cheese-crusted keto omeletJill's cheese-crusted keto omelet
Low carb granola with cardamom and vanillaLow carb granola with cardamom and vanilla
Breakfast keto chafflesBreakfast keto chaffles
Low carb banana blueberry pancakeLow carb banana blueberry pancake

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Low carb dinner favorites


Who said that eating healthy is boring? Keep it fun and simple with these weeknight low carb meals that the whole family will love.
No-bean keto chiliNo-bean keto chili
Bacon-wrapped keto burgersBacon-wrapped keto burgers
Sesame-crusted tuna steaks with wasabi mayo and bok choySesame-crusted tuna steaks with wasabi mayo and bok choy
Low carb zucchini pizza with pepperoniLow carb zucchini pizza with pepperoni
Low carb cauliflower tabbouleh with halloumi cheeseLow carb cauliflower tabbouleh with halloumi cheese
Keto chicken ProvençaleKeto chicken Provençale
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Popular recipe collections

Low-carb breadBread
Fast-food favoritesFast-food favorites

Low-carb egg recipesEggs

Low carb cookie collectionCookies

Looking for quick keto chicken meals, or need inspiration for healthy, mouthwatering dishes for the Holidays? Whatever your heart desires, we’re sure you’ll find it here.

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Low carb dessert favorites

Dessert can be part of a healthy lifestyle and we will show you how! These goodies will make even the carbivours ask for more.

Keto ice cream sandwichesKeto ice cream sandwiches
Lemon-lime poppy seed cheesecakesLemon-lime poppy seed cheesecakes
No-bake keto cheesecakeNo-bake keto cheesecake
Low carb blueberry muffinsLow carb blueberry muffins
Keto no-bake chocolate cakeKeto no-bake chocolate cake
Quick low carb frozen yogurtQuick low carb frozen yogurt

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Recipe FAQ

On this page, we have collected the most frequently asked questions regarding our recipes. For example, the difference between net and total carbs, and why most of our side dishes are classified as either moderate or liberal low carb.

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Food policy

What do we mean by healthy food, and how do we define our different levels of low carb? Learn more about what you can expect from our recipes. And, of course, the evidence and reasons behind where we stand.


Which diet is best for me3

Which is the best low carb diet?

We’re all different. That’s why we offer recipes with a spectrum of carb, fat, and protein levels to suit everyone’s needs. On top of that, we also provide dairy-free, vegetarian, and vegan dietary options. We suggest that you try our different kinds of recipes to see what works for you.

All of our recipes are nutritious and much lower in carbs than “traditional” recipes, so most people can mix and match the recipes they love the most and still reach their health goals. At the end of the day, the best diet is the one you can turn into a lifestyle.

Each recipe has a colored circle, indicating the strictness (yellow = moderate low carb, orange = liberal low carb, green = keto), carb count, and protein level (the blue outline). Hover or click the circle on the recipe images to see full nutrition information.

Moderate and liberal low carb

Low carb

Our family-friendly moderate and liberal low carb recipes (5-20 E% net carbs) restrict your carb intake while being flexible. In addition to weight loss, a low carb diet is beneficial for maintaining a healthy lifestyle.

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Ketogenic low carb

Keto

Our top-rated ketogenic recipes (5 E% or 7 g of net carbs or less if it’s a meal) are a bit more restrictive. Still, they are usually more effective for weight loss without hunger and to reverse type 2 diabetes or metabolic syndrome.

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High protein low carb

High protein

Our protein-rich recipes (25 E% +) provide the maximum amount of nutrients per calorie, often resulting in fat loss while sustaining muscle mass. A good option if your weight loss stalled or if you prefer less fatty foods.

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The people behind the recipes

Diet Doctor’s small but passionate recipe team consists of hardcore foodies, content managers, cookbook authors, and nutritional advisors. We work relentlessly to make every single recipe and meal plan that hits the site (and app) as flawless as possible.

We work together with a talented team of recipe testers, freelancing food photographers, and our very own registered dietitian, diabetes educator, and author Franziska Spritzler to make sure you get the best results.

Recipe collaborators

We partner with top low carb and keto personalities, YouTubers, and bestselling cookbook authors from around the world. Click to read more about each person and to check out their recipes.

Are you interested in contributing your favorite low carb recipes, or would you love to collaborate with us in the future? Don’t hesitate to reach out recipes@dietdoctor.com!

Keto butter burgers - KetoConnectMegha Barot & Matt GaedkeMegha & MattMegha Barot and Matt Gaedke are business partners living in Atlanta, Georgia. KetoConnect.net, their food blog, started as a weekend side hustle, but has become their full-time passion project. Their mission is to make your keto diet easy and approachable.
Quick and easy capicola cups - Suzanne RyanSuzanne RyanSuzanne RyanSuzanne Ryan discovered the keto diet in January 2015, and it completely changed her life. She’s passionate about helping others find the same success. She also has a popular blog, Keto Karma, where she posts helpful information and keto recipes.
Kristie_BlueCheese_16-9Kristie Sullivan, PhDKristie Sullivan, PhDBecause of her personal success, Kristie began helping others learn how to make a low-carb diet sustainable and delicious! She focuses on a clean-eating approach to keto and has authored five cookbooks to teach others.
Low-carb fish stewLisa MarcAureleLisa MarcAureleLisa is the blogger behind Low Carb Yum, a popular keto friendly recipe site that receives millions of views per month and has well over a million Facebook fans. As a busy working mom, her motto has been to "keep it simple" so she favors recipes that are easy to prepare.
Maria Emmerich's Keto PancakesMaria EmmerichMaria EmmerichWellness expert in nutrition and exercise physiology, offering innovative recipes and easy-to-understand instructions. Author of several cookbooks and nutritional guidebooks. Maria’s success stems from her passion for helping others.
Carne asada with avocado salad - Cristina CurpCristina CurpCristina CurpCristina Curp is a seasoned chef and ancestral health enthusiast. A Miami native with Cuban roots, she now lives in Virginia with her family. Author of the bestselling cookbook ‘Made Whole’ and the creative mind behind The Castaway Kitchen, a blog dedicated to real food recipes and healthy living.
Caprese chicken - Kyndra HolleyKyndra HolleyKyndra HolleyKyndra Holley is the face behind the keyboard at Peace, Love, and Low Carb. What started as a hobby blog back in 2011 now gets 3 million page views per month, and is one of the most well-established low carb, ketogenic resources out there. She is also the author of several international best-selling cookbooks.
Low-carb vanilla panna cotta with strawberry rhubarb sauce - Carolyn KetchumCarolyn KetchumCarolyn KetchumCarolyn Ketchum is the writer, photographer and evil mastermind behind All Day I Dream About Food, a low carb, gluten-free food blog. Her mission is to prove that special diets need not be boring or restrictive. It’s astonishing what you can do with a bag of almond flour, a stick of butter, and a willingness to experiment.
Chicken Saagwala - Sahil MakhijaSahil MakhijaSahil MakhijaSahil 'Demonstealer' Makhija is the master chef and heavy metal genius behind Headbanger's Kitchen, bringing you all the irresistible flavors of the Indian cuisine. Sahil is the man behind Headbanger's Kitchen, a YouTube cooking channel that's keto all the way.

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